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Meat Processing in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 101 July 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€330.2bn

2019-2024 4.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

2m

2019-2024 4.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

60,494

2019-2024 6.6 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Meat Processing in Europe industry analysis

The Meat Processing and Preserving industry in Europe has faced a stark decline over the past five years despite receiving government support. Over the five years through 2024, revenue is forecast to drop at a compound annual rate of 4% to €330.2 billion. Growth in meat consumption has been weak, with environmental and health consciousness among consumers driving a swelling vegan and vegetarian trend. However, public policies, particularly in the EU, have favoured the meat industry over its plant-based counterparts. Even so, meat processing establishments have struggled to sustain sales amid soaring inflation.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Meat Processing in Europe key trends

European meat processors struggle in the face of persistent inflation.

 

Swelling input costs forced processors to pass on price hikes to consumers, who were already choosing to spend less on meat.

Rising eco-consciousness stifles demand for traditional meat.

 

The cultural significance of meat in Europe will somewhat sustain sales and stave off competition from alternative proteins.

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Meat Processing in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Meat Processing in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 4.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €330.2bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Public policy seeks to prevent meat processors’ decline

  • Although meat consumption has edged upwards overall during the past five years, meat processors have become increasingly susceptible to swelling vegan and vegetarian trends, driven by health and environmental consciousness. In 2021, nearly 50% of French households reported having at least one member that eats a primarily vegetarian diet.

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Meat Processing in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Fuelled by eco-consciousness, alternative proteins hinder meat sales

  • As consumers become more aware of the negative environmental and health impacts of meat consumption, demand for processed meat will wane. The European Commission anticipates a 3.6% decline in meat consumption by 2032.

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Revenue

€330.2bn

2019-2024 4.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

2m

2019-2024 4.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 4.3 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Lithuania +16.5%
  2. Bulgaria +12.5%
  3. Estonia +11.9%
  4. Poland +11.6%
  5. Romania +9.6%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Cyprus -2.5%
  2. Turkey -0.8%
  3. Switzerland -0.5%
  4. Sweden -0.1%
  5. Greece -0.1%

* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

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Biggest companies in the Meat Processing in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Danish Crown AmbA
10,708.9
376.5
3.5
Groupe Bigard SA
5,611.3
116.9
2.1
Tönnies Holding ApS & Co KG
6,389.1
163.9
2.6

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Meat Processing in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Meat Processing industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Meat Processing industry in Europe is €330.2bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Meat Processing in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 60,494 businesses in the Meat Processing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 6.6 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Meat Processing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Meat Processing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 4.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Meat Processing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Meat Processing industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Meat Processing in Europe include?

Beef and Veal are part of the Meat Processing industry.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Meat Processing industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Meat Processing industry is Germany.

How competitive is the Meat Processing industry in Europe?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Meat Processing industry in Europe.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in this industry process livestock to produce red meat. They operate slaughterhouses, produce fresh, chilled or frozen meat as carcasses and cuts and produce by-products like rendered lard, tallow, offal and pulled wool. Industry participants also bone, preserve and pack meat.

Related Terms

CarcassDeboningCuringRednering

What's included in this industry?

BeefVealLambMuttonPorkPoultryRabbit

Companies

Danish Crown AmbAGroupe Bigard SATönnies Holding ApS & Co KG

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

101 - Processing and preserving of meat in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

Public policy seeks to prevent meat processors’ decline

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Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Meat Processing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Employees in the Meat Processing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Business in the Meat Processing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Profit in the Meat Processing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Meat Processing in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Meat Processing in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Meat Processing in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Meat Processing in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Pork is the top revenue generator for meat processors in Europe. The variety of pork products on offer fuels strong demand for pork, while health concerns around beef limit it to second place.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Meat Processing in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Meat Processing in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Meat Processing in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2024)
  • IVA (2024)
  • Enterprises (2024)
  • Employment (2024)
  • Exports (2024)
  • Imports (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Market share concentration varies by country. Germany, France and the UK are much more concentrated than other European nations, since a few major players dominate in these countries.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit Margin (2024)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Danish Crown AmbA
  • Countries of operation for Groupe Bigard SA
  • Countries of operation for Tönnies Holding ApS & Co KG
  • Countries of operation for Vion NV
  • Countries of operation for Bell Food Group
  • Countries of operation for Cranswick plc
  • Countries of operation for ABP Food Group
  • Countries of operation for Westfleisch SCE mbH
  • Countries of operation for Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd
  • Countries of operation for Atria Finland Ltd

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Meat processors are subject to stringent regulations. Legislation covers aspects like food safety, animal welfare and environmental standards. It aim to ensure high-quality products, ethical practices and environmental sustainability.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Meat Processing in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Sustainable practices drive profit growth. A growing interest in ethically sourced, environmentally friendly options encourages processors to conserve waste and energy and allows them to raise prices.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Meat Processing in Europe industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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